Pitt got a commit today. Anthony “Buddy” Jackson out of Florida. Can’t say much is known about him, except that he is a CB with tremendous speed, is 6′ 1″ and apparently made quite an impression at the Pitt camp.
Pitt had plenty of potential prospects at camp last weekend.
Perry cornerback Jared Williams’ decision to renege on his commitment to Pitt hasn’t soured the Panthers on City League players. Although they pulled Williams’ scholarship, they offered one to Perry lineman Cameron Holland on Saturday.
Perhaps Pitt is bracing for Seton-La Salle offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski to commit to West Virginia, because the Panthers also offered a scholarship to Upper Perkiomen tackle John Fieger.
Other WPIAL standouts at Pitt’s camp yesterday were Woodland Hills safety Rontez Miles and linebacker Devan Johnson, Penn-Trafford linebacker Paul Stefanik and Aliquippa sophomore receiver Jonathan Baldwin. Another player who opened eyes was Elizabeth Forward’s Devin Goda, a 6-2, 185-pound receiver who was smooth in drills.
Pennridge linebacker Tristan Roberts attended Pitt’s camp and is on the Panthers’ radar for good reason. He is the nephew of former Pitt star Tim Lewis, a former Panthers and Steelers coach who is now defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.
Aliquippa running back-linebacker Brandon Lindsey (6-2, 220) has scholarship offers from Boston College, Connecticut, Ohio State, Pitt, Temple and West Virginia. Among the others showing interest in him are Marshall, Maryland, Miami (Fla.), Miami (Ohio), Michigan and Michigan State. Lindsey is already qualified for freshman eligibility.
Pitt is pursuing a lot more players who are in no rush to decide this season. Or maybe it just seems that way.
Additionally, an Illinois linebacker, Kevin Rouse has Pitt on his list.
“I don’t have a leader right now. Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin are all equal right now but I have a real interest in Pittsburgh now as well as North Carolina State.
“I had a long conversation in May with Coach (Dave) Wannstedt from Pittsburgh. He seems like a down-to-earth type guy. Pittsburgh has a good program and Coach Wannstedt told me that I could have a chance to get some early playing time.
“I like North Carolina State because I have family down there but I also like them because of the coaching staff, the tradition and they have an attacking style defense that fits my game.
“Iowa State has a great group of coaches and they are recruiting me hard. Minnesota is probably the school that’s recruiting me the hardest right now.
Scout.com has him listed as the 25th best linebacker and a 4-star recruit. He seems to be waiting for more offers including WVU and BC. He is supposed to visit Pitt in July.
